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Posted: August 7, 2008 |
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Eleven people died this week on K2, the world's second-tallest mountain. An ice fall swept some of the victims away, equipment problems left others stranded. Phil Powers, executive director of the American Alpine Club, describes what makes K2 such difficult terrain, and talks about his own experience climbing the mountain.
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Produced by: Phil Powers |
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| Phil Powers has made two expeditions to K2, one in 1990 and one in 1993. In this 1993 photo, he climbs the mountain's lower slope. |
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Speaking: Phil Powers
Photo Credit: Phil Powers |
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